Mercury 45 Service Manual

IGNITION
Page 2A-2 90-828631R3 MARCH 1999
Specifications
IGNITION SYSTEM*
*Readings taken @ 68°F
(20°C).
Type
Spark Plug Type (NGK)
Spark Plug Gap
Firing Order
Ignition Timing:
40/45 hp
Fully Retarded
Fully Advanced (2500-3000 rpm)
50 hp
Fully Retarded
Fully Advanced (2500-3000 rpm)
Charge Coil Resistance
Trigger Coil Resistance
Ignition Coil Resistance:
Primary
Secondary
C.D.I. Engine Speed Limiter
C.D.I. Overheat Speed Control
Engine Temperature Switch
Above 131° F (55° C)
Below 104° F (40° C)
Capacitor Discharge Ignition
NGK DPR6EA-9
0.035 in. (1.0 mm)
1-3-4-2
5° B.T.D.C
25° B.T.D.C
5° B.T.D.C
35° B.T.D.C
272 - 408 Ω (BRN-BLU)
396 - 594 Ω (WHT/BLK-WHT/RED)
0.1 - 0.7 Ω
3.5 - 4.7 kΩ
6120 - 6280 rpm
1600 - 2400 rpm
No Continuity
Continuity

Mercury 45 Specifications

General

Horsepower	45 HP
Cylinders	3
Starting	Electric
Full Throttle RPM Range	5000-6000 RPM
Steering	Remote
Exhaust	Through Prop
Shaft Length	20 in